Off the Books

The end of the year is upon us; people are wrapping up their goals for this year and starting to look ahead to the next. Today, Bethann and Samantha share their big plans for 2025, and they want to play a game. Tune in to hear all about how you can follow along!

This week on Off the Books with B&S, Bethann and Samantha are joined by #1 New York Times Best Selling Historical Fiction Author Ruta Sepetys and her longtime friends and KHCPL librarians Trisha and Lori. Ruta Sepetys discusses her life before becoming a writer, her writing and research process, and even some details about upcoming projects. If you enjoy this interview, be sure to register for the author visit event coming up on Wednesday, December 18 from 7-8 p.m. at KHCPL South. Registration is free and can be done online or by calling 765-457-3242: https://khcpl.libnet.info/event/12083466

Digital Ben is taking over the podcast for this Halloween episode! We are taking a look back at the murder mystery series written by Bethann and Samantha, Partied to Death, where staff members here at the library play detectives and suspects in the murder case of victim Kirby Beckham. This was a special seven-part series that has been updated and rolled all into one episode. Can you guess who the killer is before the end? Happy Halloween!

With less than two months remaining in the year, how close are you to finish your reading goals? Listen to this week's podcast to find out how Bethann and Samantha up the stakes to round out 2024.

In this game of Would You Rather, Bethann and Samantha talk about their reading preferences. Join in to hear their answers to questions like "Would you rather meet your favorite author or your favorite book character?"

Hello, dear readers! Welcome back to another chit chatty episode about all things library and all things books. Bethann and Samantha are reading an array of brand new things and also hyping up the self-published All Shall Mourn by our favorite Ellie Marney! Join the chat and hold on as it rollercoasters away!

Bethann and Samantha try their hand at reading Cozy Romantasy together! "Spellshop" is a cute cottagecore tale about a woman who goes to study at a magical library with her favorite sentient spider plant. This book ticks all the boxes for anyone looking to get "Legends and Lattes" vibes with a little more romance. Add this book to your TBR and put it on hold today!

Thank you to Netgalley and Bramble, a section of Tor Publishing group, for sending us electronic and physical ARCS for honest reviews!

Samantha is all ready for Fall and her pumpkin spice everything! To get ready for Spooky Season, Bethann and Samantha are talking about the scary reads and recommendations they picked up this summer.

B&S are back with a few Mystery/Thriller and Horror recommendations to add to your TBR! Bethann talks about Summerween and Samantha goes over her Frieda McFadden obsession while spilling the Booktok Tea. Join us!

Farewell Bethann! This is the episode where we replace our beloved host with the other B in B&S! Samantha tells all that she's obsessed with, looking forward to, and recommends. Samantha spills all, tells all and, oh yeah, Bethann reads too...

B&S will be back July 25th with their next episode! Have a great summer!